Matchday Preview: Australia's campaign begins, England and WI collide in Mumbai
India Today
T20 World Cup 2026, Matchday preview: Three exciting matches are scheduled for February 11 in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Australia will begin their campaign against Ireland, while South Africa will take on Afghanistan in the second game. The third fixture will have England and West Indies going up against each other.
After riveting action over the first four days of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the excitement will continue in the T20 extravaganza, with three action-packed matches lined up for fans on Wednesday, February 11. The first match of the day will see South Africa take on Afghanistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 11 am IST.
The second fixture of the day will feature former champions Australia finally getting their campaign underway against Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 3 pm IST. The final fixture of the day will have all eyeballs fixated on it, with England and West Indies locking horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting at 7 pm IST.
South Africa vs Afghanistan in Ahmedabad in a Group D match at 11 am IST.
Australia vs Ireland in Colombo in a Group B match at 3 pm IST.
England vs West Indies in Mumbai in a Group C match at 7 pm IST.
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